Manager, Social Impact & Population Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

 

The Manager, Social Impact & Population Health will lead and manage the team of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and the Program Coordinator to deliver community based support to high-risk low-income patients to help them reach their health goals.

 

This is a grant funded position.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager, Social Impact & Population Health at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Recruit CHWs through engaging with local community organizations.
• Organize and implement CHW training.
• Lead a team of CHWs who will work with hundreds of patients each year, assisting patients with getting medical care, setting and achieving health goals, and helping them stay healthy.
• Support, coach and mentor CHWs to ensure they provide their best work for patients.
• Create and Analyze reports to ensure CHWs are achieving the program goals.
• Integrate CHWs with care teams working in clinics and hospitals.
• Facilitate team meetings and support groups for patients.
• Manages the operating budget for area of responsibility.
• Attend a paid training program.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's in social work, public health, or equivalent is required.
• Three years leadership experience with non-profit or community based organization. 
• Superior knowledge of healthcare and social service systems including NJ public benefit enrollment. 
• Excellent understanding of the healthcare and social service systems including processes for enrolling in public benefits.
• Ability to analyze reports and use data to drive performance results.
• Ability to exercise judgment in the application of professional services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Passion for improving the lives of low-income individuals and families.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• LSW/MSW preferred.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and computer data entry.
• Prior experience as an outreach worker is a plus.
• Knowledge of the resources and community-based organizations across New Jersey is a plus.

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $113,609.60 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.